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Do you feel like you are on “brain overload” much of the time? Today’s world has become so digital, with electronic messages bombarding us from all directions constantly. Plus, our busy schedules keep us frantically moving as we try to balance responsibilities at home with our careers. Taking time off to be quiet and reflect …

Does the world know who you really are? Do you feel like you spend most of your time hiding behind a mask, afraid to just be you? I hear that from so many women who are tired of trying to be someone they’re not really meant to be. We have filled so many roles, serving …

I am so honored to be surrounded by amazing women in my professional journey. We share the same passion helping other women succeed by using our unique gifts to serve them in many ways. We can’t do life alone! Recently, I contributed to two collaborative books that launched within one week, and both were instant Amazon …

The holidays are behind us, and hopefully you have had time to catch your breath and refocus. The winter months are the perfect time to slow down and spend some time going inward to reflect on the past year, connect with your deepest desires and cast a new vision for where you want to go …

As we begin a new year, it is time to dream big, pray hard and expect God to do great things in your life. You are capable of anything you can imagine! The only thing standing in your way is you. My gift to you is this recording of an excerpt from Og Mandino’s “The Greatest …

A few days ago, I was looking for new and exciting ways to cook potatoes for Thanksgiving when I came across an article for a Traditional Thanksgiving on the Better Homes and Gardens website. This was the opening paragraph: This Thanksgiving meal will stun your guests when they gather around the table. Here’s how to …

The holiday season brings with it both joy and dread as we eagerly anticipate spending time with family and friends. We look forward to celebrations, but the thought of hosting the Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner can be overwhelming. Instead of being “the most wonderful time of the year,” with parties and shopping, it becomes the most draining …

Romans 12 is what “purpose” is all about! Place Your Life Before God 12 1-2 So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can …

From Paralyzed to Productive: Conquering Perfectionism to Reach Your Highest Potential Perfectionism and procrastination are two of the most common roadblocks to success, paralyzing us from taking action while creating stress, exhaustion and low self-esteem. Instead of being productive, we get stuck in a never-ending cycle that keeps us from getting things done. In this recorded …

I am blessed with a precious two-year-old granddaughter Sage, and have two grandchildren on the way in February. As I was praying for all of them during my quiet time this morning, it hit me that each one of them already has their unique life purpose woven into who they are. Even the baby boy …

Are your words brilliant and uplifting like gold and silver? Or are they tarnished, reflecting a negative outlook on life? I attended an event last week where the theme was “Apples of Gold in Settings of Silver,” focusing on our words and how we use them. Do you remember that little gold book Apples of Gold …

There is a new discussion going around Facebook these days, called “The Gratitude Challenge.” People are challenging their friends to list three things they are grateful for, five days in a row. I was “tagged” by a former client today and began my five-day acknowledgement, knowing that it would be easy to complete because I …

The tragic death of Robin Williams has stirred up so much conversation about depression, a difficult topic but one that is underappreciated for its seriousness and its effects on so many people. I have heard several interviews with his friends, and they all had at least one thing in common: Robin was always “on,” trying …

The following is a guest blog post by Menopause Expert Ellen Dolgen. Seems like when you’re raising kids or climbing the career ladder, it’s all about checking off ‘to do’ lists. Constant activity, travel, ballgames and baby-sitters can make your head spin. Suddenly, you’re done. The kids leave the nest; your career is winding down, …

I spend a lot of time talking to women who are stuck in a rut, craving more purpose and direction in life. They all want to feel vibrant and alive, but so many are held back by their own limiting beliefs, the negative self-talk that plays over and over in their minds. In all the …

Hoda Kotb, co-host of The Today Show, is coming up on her 50th birthday, and it is being celebrated in a big way! The Huffington Post has partnered with The Today Show to find 50 Over 50, inspirational stories of people who have reinvented their lives after 50. Not only have I reinvented my own …

I was speaking at a ladies’ brunch last week, and my topic was “Creating Your Legacy,” which resonates with so many midlife women. It seems that, once we reach the empty-nest, career-burnout, suddenly-single stage in life, we begin to question how we can continue to leave our mark on the world aside from our legacies …

This week I spoke at the Women of Splendor Conference, and the theme of the event was “Splash Your Splendor.” As I was preparing my presentation, I thought of how most of us spend too much time in the shallow water, dipping our toes in where it is safe, instead of diving in to the …

I work with many women who are experiencing career burnout, entering the empty nest, or recently divorced, and who are looking for a new way to be productive, fulfilled and financially stable. Often they ask “Should I go back to school?” Or “Is it too late for me to finish my college degree?” Let me …

Do you often feel like you are hiding behind a mask? I hear that from so many women who are tired of trying to be someone they’re not really meant to be. We have filled so many roles, serving others and living as the world says we should, and it is exhausting! I had such …

It has been a very long time since you have heard from me. It was not by design that I disappeared for a while, but it was necessary, You see, I have been on my own personal journey, to places that caused me to search, discover, expand and re-emerge stronger and more free than ever …

Today, I want to acknowledge the women who approach Mother’s Day with a bit of sadness, resentment or even anger as “unmothered daughters.” You won’t be posting pictures of you and your mother on Facebook, and you won’t be having a special celebration with the woman who you called “mom” growing up. If you have …

Aging gracefully is difficult when it comes to our changing bodies. It is almost like some alien force takes over and brings with it extra weight, a slower metabolism and “curves” where they never existed before. Here are my “ABCs” of accepting your body, and your value, in life after 50. Accept that your …

The more I talk to women from all walks of life, the more I hear “I feel like I am stuck in a rut, spinning my wheels with no way to get out.” Too many women feel like they are driving aimlessly through life with no purpose or plan. Loneliness, depression and a sense of …

Christmas is just around the corner and, for me, that generally means busy days filled with family, cooking and shopping. The season can also be a time of stress, when exhaustion takes over, replacing the joy that should be present in every day. My coach (yes, even coaches have coaches!) recently shared some tips with …